‘2nd Journeying Across the Himalayas’ by Royal Enfield opens in Delhi

10-day exhibition to celebrate voices, heritage and traditions of Himalayas 

The second edition of ‘Journeying Across The Himalayas’, a 10-day exhibition on culture and heritage of the Himalayas, mounted by Royal Enfield Social Mission, has opened in New Delhi.

Celebrating the heritage and culture of the Himalayas and to bring forth the voices from the region, the second edition of ‘Journeying Across The Himalayas’, a 10-day exhibition, has opened in New Delhi.

Mounted by the Royal Enfield Social Mission, the corporate social responsibility division of Royal Enfield, a leading motorcycle manufacturer, the exhibition is an annual cultural festival designed to celebrate the voices, heritage, and living traditions of the iconic mountain region.

With the theme, Ours to Tell, the of the second edition of the festival highlights the deep relationship between Himalayan communities and the natural, artistic, and cultural wealth of their environment. 

It brings together a vibrant mix of artists, cultural practitioners, mountain communities, researchers, travellers, and enthusiasts united by a shared passion for storytelling rooted in the Himalayas.

Showcasing the diversity of the region, the exhibition featured art, architecture, music, crafts, fashion, ecology, and sustainability practices that define the Himalayan way of life. More than 50 communities, 150 experts, and 200 artists are participating in the exhibition, making it one of the most expansive cultural celebrations dedicated to the Himalayas.

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The exhibition was inaugurated by Bidisha Dey, Executive Director, UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia, who also launched The Great Himalayan Exploration – The Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Eastern Himalayas, a project documenting oral traditions, craftsmanship, cultural expressions, and knowledge systems across the eastern Himalayan belt.

The opening day also featured a panel discussion on Himalayan narratives, featuring speakers including mountaineer Jamling Tenzing Norgay, Bhutanese actor and model Kelly Dorjee, and Ladakhi entrepreneur Rigzin Wangmo Lachic, known for her work in sustainable tourism and cultural preservation. 

The panel explored themes including life in the mountains, community-first development, and the growing environmental challenges in the region. Waste management emerged as a key concern, with panellists emphasising the need for responsible tourism and regulated footfall to protect fragile ecosystems.

The programme also included musical performances by the Tetseo Sisters, Jungle Vibes, and a special collaborative set by Joi Barua, Lou Majaw, and Rudy Wallang, capturing the spirit of the mountains. Culinary experiences curated by Doma Wang, popularly known as India’s “Momo Queen,” offered attendees a taste of authentic Himalayan flavours.